Horoscope, for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013:

Happy Birthday for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013: his year you often feel pulled in different directions. You can identify with others' problems, so you'll tend to be nurturing and sympathetic. You might want to be a crusader and fix all the problems you see, but keep in mind that you are just one person. If you are single, you will open up to different types of people. Date as much as you want, but take your time committing. If you are attached, the two of you will be more in sync, especially after your sweetie gets the swing of your moods! Aries can be pushy.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Don't push so hard to get your way. Others might feel overworked, and it won't take much to trigger them. Stay focused on making an important phone call to a friend. An offer might feel too good to be true, so be careful. Tonight: You have a lot of information to process.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today's Full Moon points to new possibilities, as long as you tap into your creativity. Romance also might factor into the day's events. Screen calls if you need to get stuff done. People seem to want you all at once. Tonight: Meet a friend or two at your favorite haunt.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Tension could be quite high in the morning; you might want to seek out a friend to commiserate with by lunchtime. You certainly will have your hands full. Schedule a meeting, and delegate any projects or errands that you can. Tonight: Swap tales of the day with friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Others might challenge what you thought was a well-thought-out project. Make a note of areas where you might need to make changes and/or tie up loose ends. Meanwhile, take the lead and get as much done as you possibly can. Tonight: Possibly at work till the wee hours.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

New information comes in and forces you to question your prior decisions. Let a trusted friend play devil's advocate, and you might gain strong answers as a result. Once you open up, you'll have so many choices, you could be overwhelmed. Tonight: Make an important call.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Pressure will build throughout the day, and then suddenly it will be gone. You might be left wondering what happened. Perhaps you were able to change your view about a judgment you had made, and it eased some of the tension. Relax. Tonight: Run some errands on the way home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Events will happen quickly, and therefore, others' moods also will change quickly. You might feel much better than you have in a while. Someone could overwhelm you with his or her "great idea" or new approach regarding a project. Tonight: Say "yes" to an invitation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Get up early, as you might have an important matter to handle. The earlier you can get started, the better; it will make a difference in the outcome. An event or a conversation keeps floating around in your head midafternoon. Tonight: Make it an early night, if possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You could come up with a doozy of an idea that might involve changing directions or adding more spice to a project or to your life. Be sure that you can handle the potential ramifications of a situation like that. Tonight: Allow yourself to be naughty and nice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might find that your words tend to stir up a lot of strong feelings in others. You will wonder why, but realize that it simply could be the timing. You can't help what has happened, so relax; otherwise, you'll be really stressed out, with no solution. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Use caution in the morning when dealing with your finances. Later in the day, your communication will excel. You might be shocked by everything that you hear. You have choices, so weigh them carefully. Tonight: All smiles, no matter where you are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

There will be an unusual intensity to the morning. You might not be able to see a situation as clearly as you might like; besides, more information is forthcoming. Lighten up about a personal matter. Everything could change quickly. Tonight: Add more fun into the mix.